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Ultrasonographic Measurement of the Ligamentum Flavum Depth; Is It a Reliable Method to Distinguish True and False Loss of Resistance?

BACKGROUND: Previous studies have shown that if performed without radiographic guidance, the loss of resistance (LOR) technique can result in inaccurate needle placement in up to 30% of lumbar epidural blocks. To date, no study has shown the efficacy of measuring the depth of the posterior complex (...

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Autores principales: Pak, Michael Haejin, Lee, Won Hyung, Ko, Young Kwon, So, Sang Young, Kim, Hyun Joong
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: The Korean Pain Society 2012
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3324748/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22514777
http://dx.doi.org/10.3344/kjp.2012.25.2.99